Test Engineer

Sentry View Systems is an innovative engineering company headquartered in Melbourne, Florida with additional locations in Montana, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. We are currently seeking a Test Engineer based in our HQ in Melbourne.

Candidates must be a citizen of the United States.

Candidates must be located within commuting distance of Melbourne, FL.

The Test Engineer position is a full-time exempt position responsible for assessing system and software functionality and developing test cases and procedures to ensure system and software operation. The Test Engineer position is also responsible for the execution of test procedures both automated and manual tests, generating automated test procedures in one or more relevant languages, updating, maintaining, and managing the test aspects of the CI/CD pipeline. The Test Engineer will be expected to participate in planning activities and convey accurate and timely status information to other team members and management. When not focused on test activities the Test Engineer is expected to participate in software development as a member of a software development scrum team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Authoring test cases based on software functionality, high-level requirements, use cases, etc.
• Develop manual and automated test procedures
• Execute test procedures, collect, and report results
• Analyze and troubleshoot automated test procedures, test equipment, and software under test
• Report bugs found, troubleshooting steps taken (if any), and steps to reproduce
• Manage CI/CD pipeline from development to production
• Create, track, and merge software feature, bug, and other branches
• Ensure testing activities align with and follow the AS9100 QMS
• Document all aspects of test and test process

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, or related field
• Experience with DI-NDTI-80566 preferred
• 3 years of testing experience
• 1 years of software development experience
• 2 years’ experience working in an Agile Scrum framework
• 2 years’ experience using and/or administrating Atlassian tools Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, and Bamboo
• Familiarity with Government test practices and terms such DT&E, OT&E, and FAAT
• Experience working with Unix/Linux shell, and shell scripts
• Experience with a computing language (C/C , C#, Python, or another modern computer language)
• Experience with at least one CI/CD tool like Bamboo or Jenkins
• Experience with at least one test automation suite (such as TestStand) preferred

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING

ISTQB Foundation Level or better (or similar) is preferred but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to respond to emails. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. Understand basic technical terminology.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:

• Experience with at least one test automation tool and/or test suite such as TestStand, TestComplete, or other
• Experience with software development IDEs such VS Code or similar
• Experience with and competency in MS Office suite products
• Experience with Windows and at least one Linux distribution
• Sound knowledge of configuration management and the software development life cycle
• Experience with Git/Bitbucket, Bamboo (or Jenkins), Jira, and Confluence
• Familiarity with automation tools, scripts, and languages
• Familiarity with software testing tools
• Familiarity with containers and virtual machine

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical –Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving –Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills –Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Quality Management –Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Attention to Detail –Double-checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent work. Provides information on a timely basis and in a usable form to others who need to act on it. Carefully monitors the details and quality of own and others' work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, bend, walk, and climb. Must be able to use various hand and power tools properly and safely.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal, reading documents, examining electronic components and safety inspections.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

The performance of this position may include exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

The employee is expected to comply with OSHA regulations.

TRAVEL

Limited travel, not expected to exceed 10% of work time, may occur with this position.

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Sentry View Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a Total Rewards package that includes:

• Healthcare coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• AFLAC
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k)
• PTO/Company Holidays/Vacation
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave